Need a sub and center for about $300-$400 for both!

[bacchus99]

I may have zeroed in on a receiver...the yamaha 663. I already have a set of bose 301's from the 90's that I bought a long time ago(i know bose sucks). While i've given them just alittle minor abuse here and there over the years they still sound good enough for me(at least good enough to my wallet). I plan on using them as left and rights. The house we bought has some pioneer rear channels already mounted on the wall I plan on using. Not sure how good they are but I figure the rear channels don't need to be all that great. That leaves me needing a center channel and a sub. My living room is about 20X16 or so....it is an open floorplan with the kitchen and living connected and the above measurements are just of the living room.

What is the best center and sub that i can get for 300 to 400 bucks for both? I can't believe centers cost so much! Am I stupid for piecing this system together or should i just bite the bullet and buy a whole 5.1 or 7.1 set of stuff together? As of now i plan on running the 663 as a 5.1 since i'm on a bugdet. Thanks for the help!

 

[Matt34]

I may have zeroed in on a receiver...the yamaha 663. I already have a set of bose 301's from the 90's that I bought a long time ago(i know bose sucks). While i've given them just alittle minor abuse here and there over the years they still sound good enough for me(at least good enough to my wallet). I plan on using them as left and rights. The house we bought has some pioneer rear channels already mounted on the wall I plan on using. Not sure how good they are but I figure the rear channels don't need to be all that great. That leaves me needing a center channel and a sub. My living room is about 20X16 or so....it is an open floorplan with the kitchen and living connected and the above measurements are just of the living room.

What is the best center and sub that i can get for 300 to 400 bucks for both? I can't believe centers cost so much! Am I stupid for piecing this system together or should i just bite the bullet and buy a whole 5.1 or 7.1 set of stuff together? As of now i plan on running the 663 as a 5.1 since i'm on a bugdet. Thanks for the help!

I would either get another 301 if you have the room for it or leave it as is using just the L/R. I don't think the center channel bose sells(VCS-10) would match well with them and frankly just isn't a good speaker to begin with, I used to own one.

You can get a pretty decent sub for 400 bucks if you search the forums here.

 

[mazersteven]

I may have zeroed in on a receiver...the yamaha 663. I already have a set of bose 301's from the 90's that I bought a long time ago(i know bose sucks). While i've given them just alittle minor abuse here and there over the years they still sound good enough for me(at least good enough to my wallet). I plan on using them as left and rights. The house we bought has some pioneer rear channels already mounted on the wall I plan on using. Not sure how good they are but I figure the rear channels don't need to be all that great. That leaves me needing a center channel and a sub. My living room is about 20X16 or so....it is an open floorplan with the kitchen and living connected and the above measurements are just of the living room.

What is the best center and sub that i can get for 300 to 400 bucks for both? I can't believe centers cost so much! Am I stupid for piecing this system together or should i just bite the bullet and buy a whole 5.1 or 7.1 set of stuff together? As of now i plan on running the 663 as a 5.1 since i'm on a bugdet. Thanks for the help!

I would put the whole budget into a sub (Even a little more because of the size of your room).

 

[Shadow_Ferret]

I would put the whole budget into a sub (Even a little more because of the size of your room).

I agree with this. Put the whole budget towards a halfway decent sub. The two fronts can act as a phantom center.

 

[Gimpy Ric]

I agree with this. Put the whole budget towards a halfway decent sub. The two fronts can act as a phantom center.

Yup, what I would do. Look at this sub:

http://hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2-mk3.html

And this one:

http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/KnightOverview.html

But this is the one I'd get:

http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-10nsd.cfm

 

[Midcow2]

I agree spend all $ on sub here are two very good subs:

I agree with this. Put the whole budget towards a halfway decent sub. The two fronts can act as a phantom center.

SVS PB10-NSD $429
http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-10nsd.cfm

Hsu VTF-1 subwoofer $399
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-1.html

--or for a little less--
Hsu STF-2 Subwoofer $349
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/stf-2.html


Then late when you have some more $$$ upgrade fronts and center!

 

[donz0r]

Agree with midcow, I have the VTF-1 it's great

 

[DavidG]

I agree with buying a decent sub now and saving up for your other speakers. For $315 on sale with shipping, eD offers the A2-300 performs pretty good for the price. Here is a link.

http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_41&products_id=407

 

[jostenmeat]

I also throw myself upon the agreement pile. (hope you're not getting crushed down there mazer).